The 66th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Don "Tarzan" Bragg in the pole vault, clears the bar at 15 feet. Three top contenders including Ray Norton , Dave Simon and Bobby Morrow run during the 200 meter race. Ray Norton wins the race. In the high jump, John Thomas clears the barrier at seven feet one and a half inches.
Franklin D. Roosevelt begins his election campaign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He delivers a speech at the convention hall to seek people's support in his favour.
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) and LCMs loaded with helmeted American soldiers shove off to invade Attu in Aleutian Island, Alaska Ships cut through choppy sea and fog en route the sea. A transport ship as beam of light from its searchlight shines through the fog. Landing barges move through choppy waters for invasion point. (World War II period).
American Navy transport and cargo ships off the coast of Attu at Aleutian Island in Alaska. A Navy PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat cuts through choppy waters as it patrols the coastline. Mountains of Attu in the background.
The aftermath of the Japanese bombing of Dutch Harbor, June 3 & 4 1942, during World War 2. Scenes include the bombed ship, S.S. Northwestern, which was being used as housing for construction crews. The docked steamer was damaged by bombs from "Val" dive bombers launched by the Japanese aircraft carrier "Junyo". Smoke rises from an oil tank as it burns. Bombed & wrecked trucks at the island. Also shown are bomb damage and fires at Fort Mears, Dutch Harbor.
A presenter introduces a weekly radio program over a micro phone as it is being recorded at a Hollywood studio in Los Angles, California. Comedian Bob Hope performs.
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